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Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:16:33 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.3Loughcrew Estatehttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/loughcrew-estate/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:22:39 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=917Whether you’re up for adventure, love history or just fancy a walk through some tranquil gardens, Loughcrew has something for you. Wander through the gardens and enjoy the beautiful sculptures of Ann Hughes, or visit their boutique coffee shop. Those feeling more adventurous can visit the Adventure Centre (which has been rated as the number […]

]]>Whether you’re up for adventure, love history or just fancy a walk through some tranquil gardens, Loughcrew has something for you. Wander through the gardens and enjoy the beautiful sculptures of Ann Hughes, or visit their boutique coffee shop. Those feeling more adventurous can visit the Adventure Centre (which has been rated as the number 1 Adventure Centre in Ireland on Trip Advisor) and have a go on their famous zipline, which is open in July and August.

]]>Powerscourt House & Gardenshttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/powerscourt-house-gardens/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:20:59 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=914Beautiful Powerscourt House and Gardens was recently voted No.3 in the World’s Top Ten Gardens by National Geographic and is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Ireland. Set in the wild Wicklow countryside, overlooking the Sugarloaf Mountain, Powerscourt enjoys a breath-taking panorama. The Gardens stretch over 47 acres and offer visitors a sublime blend […]

]]>Beautiful Powerscourt House and Gardens was recently voted No.3 in the World’s Top Ten Gardens by National Geographic and is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Ireland. Set in the wild Wicklow countryside, overlooking the Sugarloaf Mountain, Powerscourt enjoys a breath-taking panorama. The Gardens stretch over 47 acres and offer visitors a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks. Voted in the Top Ten Houses in the World by Lonely Planet, Powerscourt House features a range of artisan stores and the Avoca Terrace Café. Also located on Powerscourt Estate are two championship Golf Courses, Ireland’s Highest Waterfall and the Powerscourt Hotel.

]]>Casino Marinohttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/casino-marino/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:15:16 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=911The Casino was designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caul eld, 1st Earl of Charlemont, and is one of the nest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. the Casino, meaning “small house”, and notwithstanding its name, contains 16 nely decorated rooms, endlessly rich in subtlety and design. It is a […]

]]>The Casino was designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caul eld, 1st Earl of Charlemont, and is one of the nest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. the Casino, meaning “small house”, and notwithstanding its name, contains 16 nely decorated rooms, endlessly rich in subtlety and design. It is a remarkable building, both in terms of its structure and its history. The Casino is located at Marino, just off the Malahide Road and only three miles north of the centre of Dublin. Open 10-5pm, admission €3 or €1 for students and children.

]]>Pat Liddy Walking Tourshttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/pat-liddy-walking-tours/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:12:41 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=908If you really want to get to know a city, then walking around with an informed, entertaining, professional guide is often the best way to discover its history, charms and hidden treasures. Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin have been offering their famous tours for over a decade and they cover many aspects of the […]

]]>If you really want to get to know a city, then walking around with an informed, entertaining, professional guide is often the best way to discover its history, charms and hidden treasures. Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin have been offering their famous tours for over a decade and they cover many aspects of the city both with scheduled and private tour programmes.

The scheduled walks are provided all year round with two or three times daily departures from March onwards. Special event tours include St Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Festival, James Joyce’s Bloomsday and the Bram Stoker Festival among others. Private tours geared to the topic of your own choice can be arranged for any time. Subject to availability, tours can be provided in the main European languages. In this centenary year of the Easter Rising of 1916 there are exciting tours dedicated to this momentous event, a pivotal episode in Irish history which eventually led to Irish Independence in 1922 a er 750 years of British rule.

]]>Story of the Irishhttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/story-of-the-irish/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:09:52 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=905A unique attraction using live actors and cinema: Experience 9,000 years of Irish cultural triumphs, feel their proud de ance as they fought against annihilation, witness their heart wrenching famine, and rejoice at their unbelievable rise from the ashes. This is a great starting point to any vacation, giving context to; Ireland’s Ancient East and […]

]]>A unique attraction using live actors and cinema: Experience 9,000 years of Irish cultural triumphs, feel their proud de ance as they fought against annihilation, witness their heart wrenching famine, and rejoice at their unbelievable rise from the ashes. This is a great starting point to any vacation, giving context to; Ireland’s Ancient East and West, Newgrange, the Vikings, St Patrick, the Book of Kells, Invasion, the British, Famine, 1916 Rebellion and Modern Ireland.

]]>The National Museum of Irelandhttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/the-national-museum-of-ireland/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:07:26 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=902The Museum is recognised as Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collections of Irish material heritage, culture and natural history in the world. Admission to the museum is free and there are numerous exhibitions, talks and tours.

]]>The Museum is recognised as Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collections of Irish material heritage, culture and natural history in the world. Admission to the museum is free and there are numerous exhibitions, talks and tours.

]]>Cultural and Historical Walking Tourshttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/cultural-and-historical-walking-tours/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:02:53 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=899The streets of Dublin have been home to the Vikings, Normans, Elizabethans, Georgians and Victorians. What better way to explore its secret nooks and crannies than to take one of the many cultural and historical walking tours that the city has to offer. At Dublin Decoded, Arran Henderson provides a wide range of fascinating insights […]

]]>The streets of Dublin have been home to the Vikings, Normans, Elizabethans, Georgians and Victorians. What better way to explore its secret nooks and crannies than to take one of the many cultural and historical walking tours that the city has to offer.

At Dublin Decoded, Arran Henderson provides a wide range of fascinating insights into Dublin’s history, with particular emphasis on its art and architecture. From “How To Read A Painting:symbols and meaning at the National Gallery” to Architecture of Georgian Splendour, and an historic Medieval Treasure Hunt. Alternatively you can talk to him about designing your own tour.

]]>Avondale House and Forest Parkhttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/avondale-house-and-forest-park/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:00:18 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=896Avondale House was the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), one of the greatest political leaders of Irish history. Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres, there are tree trails and walks ranging in duration from one to five hours. Visitors are introduced to this wonderful historical house by a […]

]]>Avondale House was the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), one of the greatest political leaders of Irish history. Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres, there are tree trails and walks ranging in duration from one to five hours.

Visitors are introduced to this wonderful historical house by a specially commissioned audio visual presentation. Other facilities include a licensed café, bookshop, picnic areas, children’s play area, three orienteering courses (maps can be downloaded at coillteoutdoors.ie) and a large car/coach park.

]]>The War Memorial Gardenshttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/the-war-memorial-gardens/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:57:19 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=893When you are visiting IMMA in Kilmainham, you should walk on over to Islandbridge about half a kilometer further on. The gardens there are dedicated to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1st World War. The names of all the soldiers are contained in the beautifully illustrated Harry Clarke manuscripts […]

]]>When you are visiting IMMA in Kilmainham, you should walk on over to Islandbridge about half a kilometer further on. The gardens there are dedicated to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1st World War. The names of all the soldiers are contained in the beautifully illustrated Harry Clarke manuscripts in the granite bookrooms in the gardens. Not merely a place of remembrance, they are also of great architectural interest and beauty.

They are one of only four gardens in this country designed by the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944). The others being Heywood Gardens, Lambay Island and those in Howth Castle. The sunken rose gardens, herbaceous borders and extensive tree planting on view here make it well worth that extra bit of a walk.

]]>The Book of Kellshttps://travelirelandmagazine.com/the-book-of-kells/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:51:34 +0000http://travelirelandmagazine.zincdigitalmedia.com/?p=887The Old Library and the Book of Kells Exhibition in Trinity College Dublin are the first things that all visitors gravitate to when first setting foot in Dublin. Located in the heart of the city, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent […]

]]>The Old Library and the Book of Kells Exhibition in Trinity College Dublin are the first things that all visitors gravitate to when first setting foot in Dublin. Located in the heart of the city, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed. And upstairs, you’ll find yourself in the magical environs of the justly famous Long Room.

Inside the Book of Kells itself is a 9th- century gospel manuscript famous throughout the world for its lavish decoration. The manuscript contains the four Gospels in Latin based on a Vulgate text, written on vellum (prepared calfskin), in a bold and expert version of the script known as “insular majuscule”.